TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT
DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH
§ 2809. Homesteads. The Department shall assess the demand for homesteads and develop a program for meeting that need, to the extent practicable, within the available land base. Before adopting any such homestead program the Secretary shall consult with the Advisory Board. (a) The Department shall explore the use of innovative patterns of layout for lots, buildings, streets, and common areas in order to maximize livability for residents, improve pedestrian mobility, encourage a feeling of community, improve public safety, and reduce the maintenance cost of utilities, roads, and other infrastructure. (b) When subdividing or developing property for homesteads, the Department shall consult and coordinate, early in the planning process with all appropriate regulatory agencies and arrange for compliance with coastal resources management, environmental quality, historic preservation, endangered species, zoning and other permit requirements. (c) The Department shall plan in coordination with all appropriate regulatory agencies, for all necessary infrastructures, such as sewage collection and treatment, storm water management, recreation areas, pedestrian ways, and common areas. (d) Where appropriate, public rights-of-way shall be reserved to assure that maintenance crews have adequate access to infrastructure. Source: PL 12-71, § 3, modified; repealed and re-enacted by PL 15-2, § 3 (108), modified; renumbered by PL 16-8 § 2(b).